Application Packager

Lead Packaging Engineer Technology Services | Warrington Full Time on Site

We are seeking an experienced Lead Packaging Engineer to take ownership of the end-to-end application packaging lifecycle across physical and virtual Windows desktop environments.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on defining standards, improving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and driving quality across application packaging and deployment.
Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full packaging lifecycle (discovery → testing → UAT → production).
• Define and enforce packaging standards, QA controls, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure consistency across physical and virtual Windows desktop estates.
• Maintain and optimise packaging and deployment toolsets.
• Drive process improvements and team efficiencies.
• Support complex packaging requirements and strategic deployment decisions.
• Manage application lifecycle control (version currency, retirement, licensing compliance).
• Collaborate with Architecture, PMO, operational teams and business stakeholders.
• Lead and support team members in delivering high-quality packages within SLA.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Windows application packaging (physical & VDI environments).
• Experience with MDM technologies for software deployment.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows desktop OS and Microsoft client technologies.
• Active Directory & Group Policy expertise.
• Experience with profile management tools.
• Scripting capability (e.g. PowerShell).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience working within ITIL processes.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.

We are looking for a proactive, methodical technical leader who can balance hands-on delivery with process ownership and continuous improvement.